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Title: Floral Design Bud Vase Construction


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Floral DesignBud Vase Construction
  • Step by Step Directions

Original Power Point Created by Karen
Nolcox Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education
Curriculum Office September 2005
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Step 1 Select Materials
  • 1 long-stem rose or 1 carnation (any color)
  • 2-3 stems leather leaf ferns
  • 1 stem babys breath or other filler flower
  • Other Foliage (Optional)
  • 1 ½ yards 3 ribbon
  • Wire
  • Floral Tape
  • Bud Vase
  • Card and Pick

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Step 2 Fill Vase with Water
  • Fill bud vase with preservative water to within 2
    inches of the top.

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Step 3 Remove Lower Foliage
  • Remove all foliage and thorns that will be under
    water to prevent rot and ethylene gas.

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Step 4 Cut the Flower Stem
  • Cut the flower stem to a height of 1 ½ to 2 times
    the height of the vase.

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Step 5 Wire the Rose
  • Use 22 gauge wire
  • Use the straight-wire method
  • Gradually wrap wire around the stem, being
    careful not to break off leaves
  • Do NOT tape

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Step 6 Insert the Flower into the Vase
  • Place the rose in the vase.
  • Turn the most desirable side outward.

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Step 7 Add Foliage
  • Select 2 pieces of leather leaf fern that are
    slightly taller than the flower.
  • Place these behind the flower.
  • They should be triangular in appearance, and may
    bend slightly away from the flowers.

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Step 8 Add Babys Breath
  • Add a sprig of babys breath.
  • Babys breath should surround the rose inside of
    the foliage.

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Step 9 Make and Insert a Bow
  • Make a bow using 3 ribbon
  • Bow color should match flower
  • Bow should have four to five loops
  • Attach bow to a pick
  • Insert the pick into the front of the vase


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Step 10 Refrigerate
  • Place the completed vase in the cooler or
    refrigerator to help preserve the flowers.

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Step 11 Clean up the Work Area
  • Put away all materials
  • Sweep and clean the work area

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Congratulations!You Did a Great Job
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